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Limbsaver effectiveness H010

Post by isme » Sun Jul 01, 2018 11:50 am

Can anyone tell me how effective the Limbsaver slip on butt pad is with the 45-70.
I have a Henry H010 that I have hunted with the last couple of years and love. I handload for it pretty much exclusively.
I had shoulder surgery at the end of March for a torn bicep. I haven't shot it since but, I have been cleared by my Dr. to resume my activities. He told me I would probably have to build back to my previous activities. I just ordered Skinner sights for my rifle and picked up one of the Limbsavers for it. Should I remove the factory pad or just add the Limbsaver over it. Also how much will this actually reduce the recoil. Any actual experience would be greatly appreciated.

I intend to start back with very light loads and work my way back up. My hunting load has been 405grain hollow base hard cast bullets at about 1600fps. I plan on starting back with a small charge of Unique to drop the velocity to around 800fps as a starting point.
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Re: Limbsaver effectiveness H010

Post by tractortad » Sun Jul 01, 2018 12:05 pm

Welcome to the forum, isme - sounds like you have good plan with your H010. We've got limbsavers on a 45-70 H&R Buffalo Classic and a New England Firearms 12 Ga Single-shot shotgun. Both guns are relatively light and can kick hard with typical factory loads. The limbsavers really make a difference in the felt recoil - makes shooting these guns much more enjoyable. I would put the limbsaver right over the factory pad on your H010 and see if the length of pull still works for you...
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Re: Limbsaver effectiveness H010

Post by isme » Sun Jul 01, 2018 12:11 pm

Thanks for the info Tracortad,
I never really had a problem shooting it prior to the surgery and now I'm anxious to get back to shooting before hunting season. I've got until Nov. but I also realize how far I've got to go.
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Re: Limbsaver effectiveness H010

Post by Ojaileveraction » Sun Jul 01, 2018 12:29 pm

I put a slip-on limb saver on my Marlin 45-70. It very effective .
I can shoot all day, 80+ rounds, using 300gr and 405gr at Trapdoor pressures.
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Re: Limbsaver effectiveness H010

Post by PT7 » Sun Jul 01, 2018 2:14 pm

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Greetings from the Show-Me-State, Isme.

Best on a speedy and good recovery from your surgery.
And hope the Limbsaver works effectively to protect your shoulder.
Take care.

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Re: Limbsaver effectiveness H010

Post by CT_Shooter » Sun Jul 01, 2018 6:11 pm

Welcome to the forum from CT. I look forward to your range reports, too; and it sounds like you'll be taking it slow and easy. Glad you're here.
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Re: Limbsaver effectiveness H010

Post by isme » Sun Jul 01, 2018 6:36 pm

Thanks for the welcome, and I appreciate all of the assistance you've given me.
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Re: Limbsaver effectiveness H010

Post by Mags » Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:04 pm

Hi isme, welcome from the TV, Oregon. If you haven't already done so please consider visiting the 'How Many' topic and add your Henry to the running tally. Good to have you here. http://henryrifleforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2019
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Re: Limbsaver effectiveness H010

Post by The Wiz » Sun Jul 01, 2018 10:05 pm

Welcome and good luck on your rehab. Don't be a " macho man ".
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Re: Limbsaver effectiveness H010

Post by SGC » Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:25 pm

Can’t help you with the pad question as I run the factory pad on my old Marlin.45-70. Wanted to say hi, have enjoyed your comments on BCUSA. (PaPa K there).
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